Cost Estimator for Long-Term Care Services

Use this cost estimator to compare monthly and annual costs of various long-term care services, and see how they stack up in terms of features important for your loved one's care.

Provider Type	Average Monthly Cost	Average Annual Cost	Medical Care	Personal Care	Specialized Care
Assisted Living Facilities	$3,000 - $6,000	$36,000 - $72,000	Partial	Yes	Partial
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)	$6,000 - $9,000	$72,000 - $108,000	Yes	Yes	Yes
Memory Care Units	$5,000 - $8,000	$60,000 - $96,000	Yes	Yes	Yes
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)	$2,000 - $5,000	$24,000 - $60,000	Partial	Yes	Partial
Independent Living Communities	$1,500 - $4,000	$18,000 - $48,000	No	Partial	No

Comparison with Other Care Services

Care Service Type	Average Hourly Cost	Average Daily Cost	Average Monthly Cost
In-Home Nurses	$20 - $40	$160 - $320	$4,800 - $9,600
Home Health Aides	$18 - $30	$144 - $240	$4,320 - $7,200
Adult Daycare	N/A	$68 - $80	$1,360 - $1,600
Homemaker Services	$18 - $28	$144 - $224	$4,320 - $6,720

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Looking for more details on what each type of care includes? Read about the specializations of different care providers.